2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 334 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | XLR | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
